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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
9
Mary Brogan, the third victim, died today in Philadelphia after her mother Mrs. John J. Brogan fatally wounded three of her six children and killed herself Saturday night. The Associated Press report notes the tragedy unfolded as the mother attacked the children before taking her own life.
The daughter of A. Mitchell of Bagdad Kentucky suffered severe kidney trouble but after taking Foley Kidney Pills is described as completely cured. The ad claims women are more prone to kidney issues and that the medicine is safe dependable and free of habit forming drugs. Van Antwerp Drug Corporation Adv.
The New Orleans cotton market opened steady with declines of 4 to 9 points amid Sunday selling orders and light demand. Weather maps show dry conditions in key Western belt areas, with forecasts predicting fair weather for most of the region. By midday, prices fell 4 to 6 points from Saturday, spot cotton remained quiet at 12 cents, and futures closed 2 to 6 points lower.
New low price records for the present movement were set as cotton futures opened barely steady and almost six points lower. Leading interests sold heavily before the government report, while Texas rain signals and a low Florida barometer contributed to a bearish sentiment with prices down eight to nine points.
The Ollinger Bruce Co Dry Dock, the South’s largest, prepared to dock three vessels as workers face wage and hour disputes. Unions offer support funds but have not ordered sympathy strikes from allied trades, awaiting word from international headquarters.
Burke Jones received a fine of 100 dollars or thirty days in jail after a Monday session in the inferior criminal court for serving his time. The ruling notes he must serve the sentence or pay the penalty.
In Savannah on August 4 Turpentine firm reports sales none and receipts of 436 casks. Resin firm reports sales none and receipts of 1,270 barrels. Prices quoted include Ts at 3.50 to 3.94, FF at 3.75 to 3.80, G at 3.77, HH at 2.85 to 3.90, KK at 4.05, Mt at 6.10, WW at 6.40, with various bid ranges and amounts.
Marriage licenses were issued on Monday from the probate court to John F E Jacobson and Ole Louise Magnolia M Frierson.
Initial dealings in New York stocks showed continued dullness with fractional changes. Several issues remained firm or eased slightly while crop conditions and outside interest influenced trading. notable gains were seen in Virginia Carolina Chemical and American Cotton Oil as other leaders held steady or dipped.
County Highway Engineer Fay Mc Clure presents a board report showing road work completed and in progress across Hall's Mill, Moffat, St Stephens, and Cedar Point roads. It notes bridges, culverts, grading distances, and graveling milestones including Dog River area and Seabury Creek abutments.
Forecast cautions shippers to protect cargo during a 36 hour heat window reaching 96 degrees across north east and west routes. Authorities urge cooling, ventilation and insulation measures to prevent spoilage and damage.
The Tombigbee river is not expected to change much over the next two days while the Hiack Warrior will fall. The Alabama river at Montgomery will rise slowly over the next 24 to 36 hours with Selma rising slowly on Tuesday and likely Wednesday.
Showers on the East Gulf and South Atlantic coasts track a low pressure area west of Florida. Mostly sunny interior regions see high temperatures including Chicago Kansas City and Louisville with readings near 94. Fair weather expected for Mobile tonight and Tuesday according to Albert Ashenberg Local Forecaster Weather Bureau.
At a July 16 1918 Mobile Board meeting the Magnolia Compress and Warehouse Company was granted a 30 year nonexclusive right of way to construct and maintain a railroad track from Beauregard street east of Magnolia street along Magnolia into its State street warehouse with multiple turnout connections to adjacent properties. The franchise requires 200 dollars annually, allows temporary street modifications for construction, and reserves city rights to street improvements. Publication costs paid by Magnolia. August 4 1918 to August 11 1918.
Wheat and corn rose 2 to 4 cents a bushel as drought conditions hit the market in Kansas City Missouri on August 4. The Missouri state report noted three quarters of the state needing rain with corn prospects at 70 percent. Livestock markets fell due to heat and lack of rain with stockers and feeders 25 to 76 cents under last week and all cattle prices lower.
The Kylemobr from Trinidad and Wertha from New Orleans dock for cargo. Glance from Cayenne moors after quarantine. Paposo sails for Cuban ports with lumber. Nicosian heads to Liverpool with general merchandise. Rosa Lea sails to Dumfries Scotland with 800000 feet pitch pine. Ravn and Mercator sail to Puerto Cortes. Alamo discharges cargo after arriving from New York, Key West and Tampa. Cotton Field shifts to Turner Hartwell Docks.
Sir William John Lyne aged 69, former treasurer of the Commonwealth and former premier of New South Wales, died yesterday in Sydney. The death marks the passing of a prominent Australian political figure with a long career in state and national government.
Congresssman Clarence B. Miller of Duluth Minnesota and Miss Gertrude V. Pattison of Washington DC were married here yesterday Miss Pattison is a niece of former Surgeon General George M Sternberg
This office will placard and offer for rent all property after August 1 except units with signed leases returned to us.
Property ad promises to rent idle units with window placements and public ads. They claim experience renting transient and home tenants and pledge to replicate results for others.
Yeend Brothers advertises a 4 200 home in Mobile with a two story house near downtown, plus terms of 1000 cash and 1000 annual payments at 6 percent. They also offer a good eight room house at 1 LeMonuphin Street with immediate possession and a 4 room Oakdale property 50 by 200 feet, with cash or time terms.
Owner plans to move and offers a quick sale with price 2800 dollars. Immediate terms include 500 dollars down and the balance at 20 dollars monthly with 6 percent interest. Several desirable building lots are also for sale on easy terms.
Prospective buyers are informed of a 160 acre parcel in Mobile County with a good house and high grade Orangeburg soil. The property is valued at 10 dollars per acre, presenting a strong investment option for farmland and residential use.
A four room cottage on the east side of Adams street a block south of Bay avenue is offered for $100 cash with the balance in monthly payments of $15. The seller compares the terms to rent.
Special notice to property owners seeking sale. We advertise your property and place placards in windows. Our ads attract buyers and have helped others sell quickly. We pledge to deliver the same results for you.
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